FDA reform, privacy law standards required in next healthcare overhaul, group claims

The Healthcare Leadership Council has recognized 6 healthcare reforms that should be executed by the White House, Congress and the healthcare industry to reform healthcare; it was declared previous week at a Capitol Hill briefing and in a report highlighting the changes.

For starters, nationwide health data interoperability in the private sector should be gained by December 31, 2018, the group stated.

The group also aimed the Food and Drug Administration, claiming reforms that focus on decreasing administrative burdens placed on the organization should be enacted so the FDA can better bring innovative treatments and technology to sufferers